Deccan Odyssey - Cultural Odyssey Journey

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7 Nights / 8 Days Rail Journey Route: New Delhi to New Delhi

Tour Details Tariff Schedule Terms & Conditions

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Destinations Covered

• · Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve – Jungle Safari & Tribal Villages
• · Jaipur – Royal Forts, Palaces & Shopping
• · Agra – Taj Mahal & Mughal Marvels
• · Varanasi – Holy Ganges, Ghats & Heritage Walk
• · Khajuraho – Kama Sutra Temples & Sculptures
• · Orchha – Fort Complex & Village Life

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Day-Wise Itinerary

Day 1: Saturday – Depart New Delhi

• Assemble at Safdarjung Railway Station (Chanakyapuri) by 1730 hrs for traditional
  welcome and check-in
• Board the Deccan Odyssey and settle into your cabin
• Train departs for Sawai Madhopur
• Dinner on board

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Day 2: Sunday – Sawai Madhopur & Ranthambore Safari

• Breakfast on board
• Visit a local tribal home to understand Rajasthani village life
• Return to train for early lunch on board
• Afternoon jungle safari in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
• Spot tigers, deer, wild boars, sloth bears, and vibrant birdlife
• Return to Deccan Odyssey to relax in the bar lounge
• Train departs for Jaipur
• Dinner on board

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Day 3: Monday – Jaipur

• Breakfast on board
• Excursion to Amber Fort – royal halls, Sheesh Mahal, and lake views
• Lunch at a city hotel
• Visit City Palace Museum and photo stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
• Time for shopping – Jaipur textiles & gemstone jewelry
• Return to train and depart for Agra
• Dinner on board

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Day 4: Tuesday – Agra

• Breakfast on board
• Visit Taj Mahal – eternal symbol of love
• Lunch at a city hotel
• Explore Agra Fort – Diwan-e-Am, royal pavilions, and Mughal architecture
• Visit local markets for marble inlay art and Mughal jewelry
• Return to Deccan Odyssey and depart for Varanasi
• Dinner on board

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Day 5: Wednesday – Varanasi

• Breakfast on board
• Visit Sarnath – where Buddha preached his first sermon
• Lunch at a city hotel
• Heritage walk through bazaars, temples & ghats
• Evening boat ride on Ganges River to witness the sacred Ganga Aarti
• Return to Deccan Odyssey for dinner on board
• Train departs for Khajuraho

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Day 6: Thursday – Khajuraho

• Breakfast on board
• Visit Chandela Temple Complex – famous for erotic sculptures
• Lunch at a city hotel
• Explore Kandariya Mahadeva Temple – architectural marvel
• Return to train for dinner on board
• Train departs for Orchha

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Day 7: Friday – Orchha

• Morning visit to 16th-century Orchha Fort Complex
• Return to Deccan Odyssey for lunch on board
• Afternoon village walk – meet locals and learn about their culture
• Indian cultural evening and dinner on board
• Train departs for New Delhi

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Day 8: Saturday – Return to New Delhi Enquire Now

• Early breakfast on board
• Disembark by 0715 hrs at Safdarjung Railway Station
• Bid farewell to the Deccan Odyssey team

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Train Tour Cost Includes

• Overnight travel onboard train in the comfort of richly furnished private A/C sleeping chambers with ensuite bathrooms.
• Daily three meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) with packaged drinking water, tea/coffee service & non-alcoholic beverages.
• Valet service
• Complimentary wi-fi.
• Entrance fees For monuments & jungle reserves.
• Deluxe Cabin Guests: City sightseeing tours are conducted in air-conditioned buses with an English-speaking guide (except for shared Canter safaris in the Tiger Reserve).
• Presidential Suite Guests: City sightseeing tours are arranged in private air-conditioned cars with an English-speaking guide (except for shared Canter safaris in the Tiger Reserve).

Exclusions (Extra costs not included in train tour tariff)

• Govt. taxes & insurance.
• Optional use of spa facility or laundry services.
• Gratuities – Tips or porter fee.
• Video & professional still camera fees.
• Any activity mentioned as optional in the tour journey.
• Air tickets.
• Travel/Tour insurance.
• Transfer to & from the railway station on start & end of itinerary.

Booking Procedure

• Check Availability: Provide the date of journey and cabin type required.
• Booking Process: Submit passport copies of all passengers.
• Payment Terms:
  • A 30% advance deposit of the published ticket price is required to confirm the booking.
  • Payment can be made via bank transfer credit or debit card..
  • The balance payment must be received at least 70 days before departure.
  • For bookings made less than 70 days before departure date, full payment is required at the time of booking.

Cancellation Rules

• Minimum 15% cancellation fee on the published ticket value inclusive of taxes (and not on the discounted rate offered) if the cancellation request is received more than 62 days prior to the tour departure.
• Minimum 25% cancellation fee on the published ticket value (inclusive of taxes) if the cancellation request is received between 47 to 61 days prior to the tour departure.
• Minimum 55% cancellation fee on the published ticket value (inclusive of taxes) if the cancellation request is received between 32 to 46 days prior to the tour departure.
• No refund is permitted if the cancellation request is received less than 32 days prior to the tour departure.
• All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing and acknowledged by us.
• If the Train Tour Operator cancels the scheduled departure for any reason, a full refund will be provided.
• No refund will be issued if the guest fails to follow the scheduled itinerary, shortens their journey, or is unable to obtain an Indian visa.
• In case of a medical emergency, supporting medical records will be reviewed by the Train Management, and their decision will be final.
• If a refund is applicable, Royal Indian Trains reserves the right to deduct USD 100 per person as bank processing fees.
• Refunds will be processed based on the Indian Rupees exchange value received at the time of payment.

Important

• The scheduled train tour departure is subject to a minimum booking of 25 passengers.
• All foreign passport holders must obtain an Indian visa before boarding their flight from their country of residence.
• Guests are strongly advised to purchase travel insurance in their home country prior to departure.
• Any disputes, if arising, shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in NCR Delhi (Gurgaon), India.